The recent SASI Sponsored Boater's Safety Course which was held at Caleb Smith State Park on April 10 & 17, was attended by 27 Sportsmen & Sportswomen. It was a huge success. In its first attempt to bring this required 8 hour course to its members, SASI had great attendance, and also a 100% pass rate. It is possible that SASI will offer another such course in the Fall, depending upon interest. Keep checking the website for updates. Special thanks to Clarence at Caleb Smith, and to the instructors from the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

SASI is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring a Coast Guard Auxiliary Boater’s Safety Course which will be held at Caleb Smith State Park in April. The new Suffolk County law requires a Boater’s Safety Certifcate, and applies to Suffolk County residents who intend to operate a motor boat in Suffolk County waters. Satisfactory completion of this course will result in a certificate which will meet the requirements of the new law. The 8 hour course will be given in two parts, from 6-10 pm on Wednesday April 10, 2013 and then from 6-10 pm on Wednesday April 17, 2013. The course will be held at Caleb Smith State Park. All SASI clubs and their members are eligible to apply. Instruction manuals, study guides and testing materials will be provided by the instructor who must pre-purchase these items from NY State. The 2013 price list for these items has not yet been posted by the State, but the registration cost is expected to be @ $35 per student. Pre-registration is required, and the course is limited to the first 30 students who register. For more information, and to pre-register, call Ron at (631) 862-8518.

The 2013 Annual SASI Raffle is under way. The Tickets are $5 each, or 5 tickets for $20. The Drawing for the prizes will take place at the National Hunting and Fishing Day Expo in Ridge on Saturday, September 28, 2013.